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The Importance of Texture
Techniques & Materials

The Importance of Texture

When was the last time you thought about the texture of your restorations? While we often think of getting the right shade or color when we're trying...

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Desired Outcomes and Meeting Expectations
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Techniques & Materials

Desired Outcomes and Meeting Expectations

The contrast between the upper and lower arch has been fascinating to me since I have known this patient. Ten years ago she was given (by her periodontist)...

| 11 years ago ›
Develop a Restoration That Blends With Tooth Structure
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Techniques & Materials

Develop a Restoration That Blends With Tooth Structure

In this article, I'd like to discuss a layering technique to help you develop a restoration that blends in with the surrounding tooth structure. Now that...

| 11 years ago ›
Preparing and Impressing a Terminal Abutment for a Removable Partial Denture
Techniques & Materials

Preparing and Impressing a Terminal Abutment for a Removable Partial Denture

I was recently faced with a prosthetic challenge of preparing and impressing a tooth that is a terminal abutment for a removable partial denture (RPD)...

| 11 years ago ›
Three Universal Steps to Better Bonding
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Techniques & Materials

Three Universal Steps to Better Bonding

As we know, bonding has become increasingly prevalent in today's dentistry. While bonding is indeed here to stay it's undeniably technique sensitive....

| 11 years ago ›
Antioxidant Regimen for Restorative Dentistry
Techniques & Materials

Antioxidant Regimen for Restorative Dentistry

The previous two articles in this series described the basic science of oxidative stress, antioxidants and their influence on wound healing. This article...

| 11 years ago ›
When to Use Triple Tray Impressions [Ed.]
Techniques & Materials

When to Use Triple Tray Impressions [Ed.]

After a previous article 'What Your Lab Needs to Know: Simple Posterior Cases', there was a question posed to me about the accuracy of using triple...

| 11 years ago ›
Always Use Two Hands to Syringe the Impression Material
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Techniques & Materials

Always Use Two Hands to Syringe the Impression Material

The problem with final impressions is that they are so ... final. This is truly one time when 'good enough' really isn't. This is one time when the...

| 11 years ago ›
Anterior Resin Restorations: A Technique For Predictable Class IV Restorations
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Techniques & Materials

Anterior Resin Restorations: A Technique For Predictable Class IV Restorations

In my last article 'Anterior Resin Restorations: Which Resin Do I Use?', I wanted to give a quick overview of the many different composite resin materials...

| 11 years ago ›
When the Restoration Fits the Model But Not the Patient
Techniques & Materials

When the Restoration Fits the Model But Not the Patient

Have you ever had a restoration that fit the model it was made on but not your patient's tooth? While this should be a rare occurance, this has or will...

| 11 years ago ›
Why Does That Crown Look Like That?
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Techniques & Materials

Why Does That Crown Look Like That?

This picture illustrates a bad day for the restorative dentist. A ceramic crown crack – BUMMER. Having lived through the birth and growth of...

| 11 years ago ›
Dentin Adhesives for Direct Posterior Composite [Ed.]
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Techniques & Materials

Dentin Adhesives for Direct Posterior Composite [Ed.]

This sensitivity can be caused by pulpal inflammation, but in most instances I believe it is from inadequate sealing of the dentin. Martin...

| 11 years ago ›